February 25, 2010 – 1:41 PM
Hey everybody,
Star and Crescent is closed today (Thursday). Sorry for any inconvenience.
February 18, 2010 – 12:54 PM
[ February 20, 2010; 10:00 PM to 11:00 PM. ] Wesleyan’s own bluegrass band will be tearing it up and playing what, in some circles, could arguably be referred to as “music”.
Featuring Nick Jackson ‘11 on mandolin, Sam Werbalowsky ‘11 on banjo, Michael Vitale ‘11 on fiddle, and Eli Hetko ‘11 on guitar.
Date: Feb. 20
Time: 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Place: Music House – 316 Wash
February 17, 2010 – 12:11 PM
[ February 18, 2010; 9:00 PM to 11:30 PM. ]
Zimmermania
The First Annual Bob Dylan Wannabe Contest. Come at 8:30 to sign up to play or at nine to be an audience member. You know you want to hear “Blowing in the Wind” twelve different times. It’s going to be a jam.
Date: Feb. 18 – Feb. 18
Time: 9:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Place: Earth House [...]
February 15, 2010 – 7:51 PM
Check out WesWings and The Red & Black Café’s fan page recent facebook status: Lindsay Abrams ‘ 12 won a $20 gift card. In the next 48 hrs, if we reach 300 fans we’ll make it $30, 400 fans for $40 and finally, 500 or more fans and she gets a $50 gift card. Help [...]
February 15, 2010 – 7:50 PM
[ February 18, 2010; 8:00 PM to 8:30 PM. February 20, 2010; 8:00 PM to 8:30 PM. ] A suspense thriller about how the internet pushes the limits of our sexuality, reshapes our identity, and ultimately affects our safety. Claire arranges to meet Jackson for a weekend of sex and ends up getting more than she had been anticipating.
Written and Directed by Anthony Smith ‘11.
Stage Managed by Tess Minter ‘12.
Starring Cordelia Blanchard ‘12 [...]
February 4, 2010 – 7:44 PM
[ February 6, 2010 9:00 PM to February 7, 2010 1:30 AM. February 6, 2010 9:00 PM to February 7, 2010 1:30 AM. February 6, 2010 9:00 PM to February 7, 2010 1:30 AM. February 6, 2010 9:00 PM to February 7, 2010 1:30 AM. February 6, 2010 9:00 PM to February 7, 2010 1:30 AM. February 6, 2010 9:00 PM to February 7, 2010 1:30 AM. ]
“L’Union Fait La Force” Bal (“In Unity There is Strength” Celebration)
Buy tickets for the fundraiser in Beckham Hall this Saturday. The many perks will include:
Live Band
DJ -with the best kompa, soca, reggae, and R&B
Haitian appetizers and refreshments
It’s a semi-formal so come in your second best attire!
$10 Entry Fee-Tickets sold at Usdan (lunch and dinner)
Get your [...]
January 25, 2010 – 11:35 PM
[ January 26, 2010; 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. ]
The start of the semester means the start of moar Wesleyan productionz!
Come audition for “A Safe, Familiar Place,” a dark suspense-thriller tackling themes of identity, sex, and violence. It’s written by Anthony Smith ‘11. We’re looking to cast one male and one female role. The performance itself is February 18, 19, and 20.
Date: Jan. 26
Time: [...]
December 12, 2009 – 2:48 AM
Aliens, drugs, clubs, orgasms and big hair: A Liquid Sky Film Screening.
Before you deem the 80s resurge over, there is one item obsucure and unique enough for resurrection: Liquid Sky.
Plot: a beautiful alien comes to earth looking for heroin, only to find that the chemicals produced during human orgasm are far more enjoyable. The problem? [...]
December 11, 2009 – 9:46 AM
[ December 11, 2009 8:00 PM to December 12, 2009 11:00 PM. December 11, 2009 8:00 PM to December 12, 2009 11:00 PM. ]
Lies. Intrigue. Communists. Wheelchairs.
This weekend, witness the untold story of the 1945 Yalta Conference, featuring the likes of Joseph Stalin, Winston Churchill, and Franklin D. Roosevelt! Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry leading to the Cold War; you’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you just might fall in love.
Friday 12/11 at 8 pm
Saturday 12/12 at 2 [...]
December 7, 2009 – 8:12 PM
Remember the Macdonough Book Drive? Well it ends this Wednesday. So..
If you brought any children’s books back from break make sure you donate them before Wednesday December 9!
Cardboard drop-off boxes are located at Summerfields, Weshop, Olin, PI, and Usdan
December 3, 2009 – 12:56 PM
[ December 5, 2009 10:00 PM to December 6, 2009 1:00 AM. ]
Come To Buddhist House for a night of awesome Hip-Hop with Seattle emcee Gabriel Teodros and Wesleyan’s Wordsmith and The Temps!
Gabriel Teodros is an intimate storyteller with an electrifying stage presence; smart, soulful, street-raised with roots in the Horn of Africa. As an emcee who brings his deep social consciousness to the masses with an [...]
December 2, 2009 – 12:21 PM
[ December 4, 2009 11:00 PM to December 5, 2009 3:00 AM. ] Noche De Gala : Winter Wonderland
Come Celebrate the Final Event of Latin@ Affirmation Month. Enjoy a night of dancing, eating, and mingling while dressed to impress. This the only Winter Wonderland that will make you sweat.
What: Noche De Gala 2009
When: Friday, December 4th, 2009
Where: Eclectic (200 High Street)
Time: 11:00pm-3:00am
Price: $4 Singles–$7 Couples–$10 Alumni/Faculty/Staff
Featuring DJ [...]
December 2, 2009 – 1:52 AM
[ December 3, 2009; 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM. ] We’ve all got a bit of poet in us. Come join Westco and Ajua Campos for the second to last LAM event(!) and celebrate Wesleyan students and outside performers demonstrate their talent through spoken word and poetry.
Poesia Eres Tu : Poetry You Are
Poetry Jam/Open Mic
Featuring performances by Writer’s Bloc and Guest Poets Liz Acevedo, Kesed [...]
November 27, 2009 – 1:17 PM
[ November 29, 2009; 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM. 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM. 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM. 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM. ]
Asa Horvitz ‘10 has this to say:
Going to New York for thanksgiving? Round off your weekend of eating and family (or boyfriend’s/girlfriend’s family!) with an awesome show at the Sidewalk cafe Sunday night. 94 Avenue A in the East Village.
First off, at 8 pm SHARP, Jugbone, who has taken the Sidewalk by storm a number [...]
November 26, 2009 – 8:50 PM
Moar musical Wes Alums, plz!
Brandon Patton ‘95 released his third solo album over this past summer. Clearly thankful for Wesleyan, he has this to say:
“My first recording project was done on Fountain Ave. summer after my junior year. Wesleyan was an amazing place for creative incubation. I’ve been touring the country with MC Frontalot (Damian [...]
November 26, 2009 – 1:13 PM
[ November 28, 2009; 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM. ]
From Jordan Lewis ‘12:
Anyone going to be in the New York area during this Thanksgiving break? Ishmael, who recently played on campus at Earth House, will be playing a concert on Saturday, November 28 in Williamsburg, Brooklyn at The Loving Cup. Jordan Lewis ‘12 and Andy Werle ‘12 will be playing. We [...]
November 20, 2009 – 2:13 PM
[ November 21, 2009 10:00 PM to November 22, 2009 1:00 AM. ] Madeline Caldwell ‘10 says this about the show at Psi U this Saturday:
If you like salsa music then come to the show.
If you like sexy dancing then come to the show.
If you like Donovan Arthen ‘11 then you most certainly have to come to the show. Come sweat and salsa to our jams. We love [...]
November 20, 2009 – 2:05 PM
[ December 3, 2009 9:00 PM to December 4, 2009 3:00 AM. ] From Lindsay Abrams ‘12:
WESTORIES is bringing the art of storytelling back to Wesleyan. Participants will be given five minutes to tell a true story, without notes, based on the night’s theme
Anyone is welcome to tell their story- email labrams at wesleyan dot edu if you are interested.
If you want more information about what we’re looking [...]
November 19, 2009 – 8:55 PM
[ November 21, 2009; 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM. 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM. ]
Come join the members of La Casa, Ajua Campos and Wesleyan artists for an honorary event for Frida Kahlo and Latin@ Affirmation Month. Enjoy Frida’s artwork along with student art and a taste of Latin American comidas y postres.
If you would like to submit ANY type of art for the event on Saturday please email [...]
November 18, 2009 – 2:55 PM
Submitted by Kara Ingraham ‘11:
Do you feel a little guilty every time you get that burger & fries from Usdan?
Do you wish you could eat and live a little healthier?
Do you hope for a day when “healthy” food actually LOOKS delicious?
Well here’s the chance…
Well-Being House, Farm House & Women of Color House are joining together [...]
November 11, 2009 – 1:39 PM
[ November 14, 2009; 8:00 PM; 8:00 PM; 8:00 PM; 8:00 PM; ] Don’t miss the 20th Annual Expresiones De Latin@s
Hosted by members of the senior class: Melina Aguilar ‘10, Lorena Estrella ‘10, Miguel Ramirez ‘10, Pedro Ventura ‘10, Rene Ventura ‘10, and Sabine Vilsaint ‘10.
Including performances by the Caliente Dance Troupe, as well as a couple of special performances in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Latin@ [...]
November 9, 2009 – 8:23 PM
[ November 13, 2009 6:00 PM to November 14, 2009 2:00 AM. ]
Do you like to eat? Buffet style especially. Do you enjoy music and like to dance? Have you checked out the Shadow Room?
All this week Habitat for Humanity will be selling tickets at Usdan during lunch and dinner for their fund raising party taking place at the Shadow Room this Friday.
Tickets are $10 in advance [...]
November 6, 2009 – 9:41 AM
[ November 6, 2009 11:00 PM to November 7, 2009 3:00 AM. ]
Because you want to dance just as happy as this here cat! Join the members of La Casa and Ajua Campos for a night of music and dancing. In honor of Latin@ Affirmation Month, La Casa is hosting La Casa Jam where some incredible music will be played. Should be a good time.
What: La Casa [...]
November 5, 2009 – 4:56 PM
[ November 6, 2009 4:00 PM to November 7, 2009 12:00 AM. November 6, 2009 4:00 PM to November 7, 2009 12:00 AM. November 6, 2009 4:00 PM to November 7, 2009 12:00 AM. November 6, 2009 4:00 PM to November 7, 2009 12:00 AM. ] Asa Horvitz ‘10 wants to make sure you know:
Three time campus favorites Megafaun return!! The North Carolina folk/experimental/generally badass trio brings their unusual and compelling blend of genres to the CFA Cinema at 4:15 for an educational Masterclass. Musicians and non-musicians welcome. Guaranteed to blow your (and your mom’s) mind. Seriously. Supported by the [...]
November 5, 2009 – 9:17 AM
[ November 5, 2009; 6:00 PM; ] Come talk about the name change to Latin@ Affirmation Month:
Where it’s @: A/O/@ Linguistic Representations of Gender
Discussion facilitated by Professor Laguna
How are categories and hierarchies of gender perpetuated through grammatical, lexical, social, and spoken languages? What are the new trends being used to dismantle such categories within a linguistic context? Come out and discuss [...]
November 5, 2009 – 12:55 AM
[ November 4, 2009 8:00 PM to December 4, 2009 8:00 PM. ] Riddle me this. What month starts on the 29th and ends on the 4th? Stumped? The answer is Latin@ Affirmation month. Running from October 29th to December 4th, Latin@ Affirmation month is a month dedicated to celebrate and acknowledge the beautiful culture that springs from Latin@ roots. Wesleyan and Ajua Campos have organized various incredible [...]
November 1, 2009 – 6:36 PM
[ November 1, 2009 9:00 PM to November 2, 2009 1:00 AM. November 1, 2009 9:00 PM to November 2, 2009 1:00 AM. ]
Eat some delicious cookies and support Habitat for Humanity. They’re changing from their usual location of Olin and moving on to selling at the lobby of SciLi. Starting at 9 tonight until the study break you take at 1 there will be lovely people selling some delicious baked goods so bring some cash and get [...]
October 28, 2009 – 5:14 PM
[ October 29, 2009; 8:00 PM; ] Jordan Lewis ‘12 writes to tell us about a sweet gig at Earth House tomorrow:
Progressive rock band, “Ishmael” comes to Wesleyan tomorrow night with The Static Jacks.
Two of Ishmael’s members are current Wes Students: Jordan Lewis ‘12 and Andy Werle ‘12. This is
their first show since their successful show in Brooklyn a few weeks ago. [...]
October 28, 2009 – 4:37 PM
[ October 29, 2009; 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM. ]
Ever been interested in learning sign language? Even a little bit? Allegra Stout ‘12 writes to tell us about a great opportunity that could get you learning how to read the above sign without the letters below the hands. (It makes sense) But really:
Come to the Butt A lounge tomorrow, Thursday, at 8 pm [...]